Alcaraz Returns, Sinner Out, Fils & Gauff Triumph | EP 207

About this episode

The episode recaps the Cincinnati Masters and discusses player performances and upcoming US Open news.

Tune in Thursday for an interview with US Open Wildcard, Jack Kennedy! On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys recap Cincinnati as Artur Fils powers to his first Masters title over Frances Tiafoe, including a wild 6-0 third set, and discuss why the event felt wide open without Sinner and Alcaraz. They also hit on Brandon Nakashima’s continued hard-court surge, Tommy Paul’s win over Zverev, and what it all means heading into New York. On the women’s side, Coco Gauff beats Jessie Pegula in a dominant final and the group debates whether Coco is now the favorite for the US Open. Plus, they break down the latest US Open news, including Alcaraz officially returning and teaming with Serena Williams in mixed doubles, Sinner pulling out, wild cards, Kyrgios controversy, and a few chaotic off-court stories. 00:00 Packed Episode Preview 00:29 Cincinnati Masters Winner 01:04 Artur Fils Breakthrough 02:32 Open Odds Debate 03:59 Final Drama and Tiafoe 05:15 Nakashima Rising Fast 08:30 Zverev Confidence Check 09:57 Wild Flight Home Story 12:28 Groin Injury Update 13:58 Coco Gauff Dominates 18:29 Major News Alcaraz Returns 22:04 Serena Carlos Mixed Doubles 24:12 Rigged Draw Jokes 24:48 Sinner…

People in this episode

Guest: Jack Kennedy

Topics covered

• US Open
• Cincinnati Masters
• Tennis Recap
• Player Performances
• Injury Updates
• Mixed Doubles

Keywords

• Cincinnati Masters
• US Open
• Coco Gauff
• Artur Fils
• Carlos Alcaraz
• Tennis
• Injury Updates

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